摘要: |
Your report on opposition to the extension of ULEZ to outer London (Buses February) omits the London Borough of Bromley. We have refused to sign the Section 8 agreement with Transport for London to permit them to place cameras on borough roads. We cannot prevent them on the A21 and A232 which are TfL roads. Bromley is London's largest borough and borders both Kent and Surrey. Many people working shifts in essential services cross the county boundary to work in Bromley. Cross boundary bus services are few and not available late at night. We also have many self-employed trades people who cannot afford to replace their work vans in a few months. Similarly, with the largest population of over 65s on limited incomes it is not feasible for them to buy compliant vehicles. In recent days documentary evidence has emerged showing that the Mayor's team were receiving regular reports on the progress of votes for and against the scheme, employed an agency to encourage votes in favour and also discounted many opposing votes. These are matters, on which a consortium of boroughs is seeking legal advice from a KC, prior to consideration of a Judicial Review of the Mayor's actions and decision. |